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Hawks sign CJ McCollum to 1-year deal, trade for Aaron Wiggins: reports
By ABC at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The Atlanta Hawks have made a trade ahead of this week’s NBA Draft and re-signed a key player from their 2025-26 season.ESPN reports the Hawks signed CJ McCollum to a 1-year, $21 million deal to keep him out of free agency. ESPN also reports Atlanta has acquired Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron ...
Key takeaway ESPN reports the Hawks signed CJ McCollum to a 1-year, $21 million deal to keep him out of free agency.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The Hawks' moves to re-sign CJ McCollum and acquire Aaron Wiggins signal a commitment to building on last season's momentum. McCollum's impact was evident in his first year with the team, and his new deal will keep him in Atlanta for another season. The addition of Wiggins, a proven contributor to a championship team, brings a new dynamic to the roster. With the NBA Draft approaching, these moves set the stage for General Manager Onsi Salah's media availability on Monday, where he will likely face questions about the team's strategy and how these new pieces fit into the larger plan. As the city looks to the upcoming season, fans will be watching to see how McCollum and Wiggins gel with the existing roster and how the team will use its draft picks to further bolster its lineup.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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